Well we thought it was going to be sunny....

At home on Sunday morning, it was lovely and sunny, but driving down 264th, there was a bank of marine cloud to the south, and it was also to the west, which would be the direction we were heading.  By the time we stopped at the park to walk the dogs, we were under the cloud.

It was peaceful in the park, until Luna and Calli came across a fresh deer trail.  Thank goodness they were on leash is all I can say.  I had seen the deer bound across, but the dogs couldn't see it because the grass was so tall.  But once they could smell it, well their excitement was pretty high.

 

I always want to take photos of the set up at the market, but we are in such a rush when we get their to be fully set up by nine, that there is never time.  What makes it harder is when customers want to start buying things from about 8:30 on.  That just slows you down even more, so we have started stretching a couple of bungee cords across the front of the tent to keep the early birds out.  At least then we can get set up in peace.  Maybe we should do it like some garage sales----Early birds pay double!!

By the time 9 am came round, we were just ready, and we actually had a little line up in front of our booth.  Didn't we feel special!

Here's a shot of our little flower and veggie selection.  Some things were already gone after the first rush.

The Chef's Program is in full swing.

 

And Sheila of Sheila's Deli and Catering Company was the chef of the day

There was a 'special' birthday this week.

 

Helen, (on the left) the market manager, was presented with a cake by assistant manager Deb, and I think I heard the sounds of 'Happy Birthday' being sung.  I always seem to arrive after the fact.

Lookin' good for forty though, Helen!!

The lovely  Vicky Sjohall was the entertainer of the day.  I wonder if she was frozen.  I know we weren't warm stood at our booth, as the breeze got up after a while, and we had more clothes on than she did.

 

And on the left, in front of the coffee tent, she is interviewed by Johan Prost, which you can see here.  Not that I realized that was happening when I took this photo, it was just a fluke.

And I always have a soft spot for an Irish Setter.  That was what MY first dog was.  This one was gorgeous

But now my favorites are the border collies.

We usually buy some baking from Judy's Country Kitchen, to go with our coffee. Last Sunday we had some chocolate macaroons.  She has a great variety of baking, and on the other side of the booth are some interesting things that would make great hostess gifts.

Colour Concepts are set up at the south end of the market.  They are one of the original vendors of the market when it started back in 2000.  Wonderful photography, and great pictures of all things White Rock.  Hopefully there will be a vendor profile coming up shortly.

Lots of empty boxes at the back of the booths are a good sign.  Sales must be going well.

The sun of course came out near the end of the market.  Better then than not at all I guess.

Hooray, it was a sunny Sunday market

And it looks like the coming Sunday will be sunny too.  The market just has a whole different atmosphere on a sunny day, and we have waited a long time for a sunny Sunday morning.

The summer weather has got the flowers blooming, so there was quite a selection at our place to make bouquets from.

  But after our bouquets were gone, there were still lots of flowers to pick from at the market

Rumi  was the entertainment this week.  The soothing sounds of the Pan Flute.

And next to them,  Auntie had the best seat in the house.

There were monstrous dogs passing through.

And fun ways to transport little dogs

The market is a really social place for dogs and people

And if you wanted to, you could grab a cup of great coffee

And grab something to eat from a vendor, or from the Chef's Program, sit yourself down, listen to the great music, and people and dog watch

There are loads of different vegetables at the market, and the Okanagan fruit is making an appearance. 

And the dogs like to get their treats from the Zodies Barkery.  This is an Irish Water Spaniel, which is a dog you don't see very often.  I have fun identifying the breeds:)

Some dogs just find the whole market kind of boring

But then she gets together with her family members, and they make fun geometric shapes while we pack up.

See you on Sunday in the sunshine!